This isn't the first thread about a scam, or how a member was duped by a "parasite". Obviously, there are cheaters in this world! What works for me may not work for others on this forum, but I never buy from anyone unless they are within driving distance of my home (and I'm willing to drive a couple of hours). That way, I can demo the item and check the condition. I often see ads with attractive prices for an item in Poland, or Singapore. I laugh and think to myself, "Yeah right, like I would ever send money to a place like that." If that sounds racist, it wasn't meant that way. The point is that once your money leaves this country, you're at the mercy of the buyer.
Individual International Seller Scam
I recently became a victim of a scam. A parasite advertised the sale of Dali Euphonia MS 5 speakers located in Denmark. I offered him his asking price and in our communications reminded him to formally accept the offer through Audiogon. He committed to the offer in our conversations and we agreed on wire transfer to his HSBC Bank in London. Once the money cleared he sent me an email the speakers were being shipped but that turn out to be a lie. It was the last communication I had with him. he did not respond to several followup email.
The parasite's login is pedersenh62. I have notified Audiogon support and they quickly suspended his account. Audiogon has also been very helpful with what to do. I have filed a report with my Bank, FBI internet Fraud online both locally and the Denmark office based on the address the scam artist provided.
I hope no other members have been duped by the same guy.
My advise is not to deal with INDIVIDUAL international seller unless it is agreed that only COD,credit card or some form of escrow is in place and such escrow only released upon confirmation of delivery.
Audiogon may also want to review the policy on individual international sellers. It verifies dealers but maybe it should consider that only sellers who agree to above payments will be allowed to advertise or for that matter demand that such sellers deposit equivalent money for sale with Audiogon.
Thank you for opportunity to share my experience and I hope else gets defrauded.
Taiye
The parasite's login is pedersenh62. I have notified Audiogon support and they quickly suspended his account. Audiogon has also been very helpful with what to do. I have filed a report with my Bank, FBI internet Fraud online both locally and the Denmark office based on the address the scam artist provided.
I hope no other members have been duped by the same guy.
My advise is not to deal with INDIVIDUAL international seller unless it is agreed that only COD,credit card or some form of escrow is in place and such escrow only released upon confirmation of delivery.
Audiogon may also want to review the policy on individual international sellers. It verifies dealers but maybe it should consider that only sellers who agree to above payments will be allowed to advertise or for that matter demand that such sellers deposit equivalent money for sale with Audiogon.
Thank you for opportunity to share my experience and I hope else gets defrauded.
Taiye
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